States Gain Power to Approve Medicaid Waivers and Offer Cash Incentives.
This law grants states greater authority to create and implement specific experimental health programs under Medicaid without requiring federal approval. Citizens can voluntarily opt into these programs, which provide an EBT card for primary care and medications, coupled with catastrophic insurance for major needs. A significant feature is the ability for participants to receive a cash payment for any unused funds remaining on their EBT card at year-end, incentivizing cost management.
Key points
States can independently approve new Medicaid pilot projects, speeding up the implementation of localized healthcare solutions.
Voluntary participants receive an EBT card for primary care and medications, with the incentive of receiving cash back for unused balances.
All participants must be covered by catastrophic insurance for serious health issues, and these projects must maintain budget neutrality for federal spending.
Federal funds within these new state-approved projects cannot be used to pay for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother.
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